UTeach Alumni & Student Virtual Summit
July 21, 2026
Designed by alumni, for alumni, this free summit was packed with alumni- and teacher-led presentations to provide participants with hands-on strategies, powerful skills, and amazing national connections.
We'll share details here as soon as possible.
Proposal deadline: May 31, 2026
Power and Purpose: Defining the Future of STEM Education
The UTeach Alumni and Student Virtual Summit is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow as a STEM educator. This year's theme, Power and Purpose: Defining the Future of STEM Teaching, focuses on the role educators and professional communities play in shaping the future of STEM learning.
We especially welcome session proposals that address topics such as classroom differentiation, supporting all student populations, classroom management, artificial intelligence in education, and the use of technology and instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning. Preference will be given to interactive sessions that engage participants in discussion, reflection, or practical demonstrations of effective strategies.
The Summit offers a space for the UTeach community to share expertise and begin the academic year with renewed energy. We welcome submissions from various stakeholders, including UTeach program faculty, staff, students, alumni, and mentor teachers.
Session Strands
Strand 1: AI & Technology
Sessions related to experiences using AI or technology. Examples could include exploring ethics in technology, or addressing biases in the technology, to how your specific disciplines is applying AI to enhance teaching and learning.
Strand 2: Classroom Innovations
Sessions related to ways that you have innovated in the classroom. This could include content-specific approaches, hands-on experiments, or creative, a favorite lesson, or techniques that bring STEM concepts to life.
Strand 3: Leadership
Sessions related to leadership experiences, whether through pursuing graduate school, conducting action research, or taking on leadership roles. Examples could include mentoring peers, running professional learning communities, guiding teams in STEM education, receiving awards and fellowships, to policy and fundraising for your classroom and school.
Session Formats
Lightning Talk
A 3- to 5-minute talk (think 1-3 slides) with one quick meaningful point (i.e., content strategy, data insight, classroom story, etc.).
EdTalk
A 10- to 15-minute talk, demonstration, or activity. This option is best if you have something to share but it won't take a full hour.
Workshop
A 50-minute session to engage learners at a deeper level around a particular topic.